The biggest challenge this time was making it a two-day event. He said this year 75 foursomes competed compared to last year's 54 teams (and 21 on the first year).

Soboba Tribal Council Vice Chairman, Isaiah Vivanco, has served as Tournament Director the past four years. each day, players made their way around the course that offered 10 contest holes with great prizes. It's all about honoring Soboba and being grateful for the grants that are a lifeline for these charities.'įrom tee off at 10 a.m.

'They all worked together and did everything from soup to nuts.

'Every charity took it very seriously and were great about pitching in wherever needed,' she said. Volunteer coordinator, Dee Cozart, said all the groups were grateful for the opportunity to show their appreciation to Soboba by doing whatever was needed to make the days run smoothly. Tots gladly provided volunteers to assist at the event in exchange for the generous donation. A diverse group was selected to be recipients of this year's tournament, including those who work with and for children, youth sports, students, adults with disabilities, seniors, veterans and Native Americans.Īssistance League of Hemacinto, Boxing for Christ, Care-A-Van Transit, Community Pantry, EXCEED, Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation, Native Challenge, San Jacinto Unified School District, T.H.E.

The popular event grows each year, expanding to two days of play this year and providing each of 10 organizations with a $10,000 grant to continue their work, up from seven given out last year. Annual charity golf tournament benefits local nonprofits ◆ By Mike HilesĪbout 300 golfers swarmed The Country Club at Soboba Springs on April 3 and 4 to have fun on the links while helping local nonprofits during the Soboba Foundation & Soboba Casino sixth annual Charity Golf Tournament.

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